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TX-19 Republican nominee?
$50.3K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLobbyist
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundLobbyist
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EducationTexas Tech University — B.S., Agribusiness
Notable personal detailsTom Sell is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 19th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is the founder and manager of Combest, Sell & Associates, an agriculture-focused lobbying and consulting firm based in Lubbock, Texas with a Washington, D.C. presence. He previously served as Deputy Chief of Staff for the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture and worked in the George W. Bush administration, including as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Tom Sell emphasizes strengthening rural health infrastructure — supporting rural hospitals, expanding telemedicine (paired with better broadband), and policies to attract doctors to rural communities. He frames healthcare fixes as focused on local access and hospital viability rather than proposing a specific federal insurance expansion or replacement.
Immigration & Border
Tom Sell’s campaign presents an “America-First” platform with a dedicated “Strong Immigration Policies” issue and he has expressed support for President Trump’s immigration and border-security efforts, calling them beneficial for Texas and urging cooperation with immigration officials. His public materials emphasize stronger border enforcement rather than expansions of legal pathways or broad regularization.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate presents a pro-life position on his campaign website, listing "Protect Life" as one of his America‑First policy issue areas. No detailed policy text on specific exceptions or gestational limits was found on the pages accessed.
Climate & Energy
Supports policies prioritizing American energy production and 'energy dominance' with an America-First framing; emphasizes West Texas energy and agricultural interests rather than aggressive emissions regulation or Green New Deal–style policies.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate’s campaign lists “Protect the Second Amendment” as a named issue and presents an America‑First platform emphasizing constitutional rights and law enforcement support. The campaign materials characterize the candidate as a conservative who defends gun ownership and the Second Amendment.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Tom Sell has won the Republican primary runoff for Texas’s 19th Congressional District, making him the GOP nominee for the West Texas seat. He is now set to face Democrat Kyle Rable in the November general election. The race is drawing attention because the district is a heavily Republican seat and Sell is positioned to succeed retiring Rep. Jodey Arrington.
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Articles
AGAmarillo Globe-News2 months ago
Democrat Rable eyes November after Republicans pick Sell in primary
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FNFox News2 months ago
GOP veteran, MAGA populist face off in Texas primary runoff for CD-19
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LALubbock Avalanche-Journal5 months ago
Here's what we know, are waiting for in Texas' U.S. 19 GOP runoff
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SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat2 months ago
Supreme Court ruling fuels new push to defend Black representation
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Polls
TX-19 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
TX-19 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Tom Sell for TX-19 Republican nominee?
Donald Trump
Public figure
Donald Trump endorsed Tom Sell in the Texas Republican primary runoff.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Advocacy group
U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Tom Sell for Texas' 19th Congressional District.
Former Texas U.S. 19 GOP candidates
Public endorsement
Former Texas U.S. 19 GOP candidates endorsed Tom Sell ahead of the runoff.
Cody Campbell
Public figure
Cody Campbell endorsed Tom Sell for Congress in Texas' 19th District.
Texas Corn Producers Association
Advocacy group
Texas Corn Producers Association endorsed Tom Sell for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.0M
$1.5M
$1.0M
$503.6K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.0M
$670.8K
$1.3M
$79.0K
Source: FEC